I have a lump in my left breast on the outside edge near my armpit. It’s the size of a marble but feels kind of like a ball of string and hurts slightly to touch. It’s been there a few months and gets worse with my period. Should I be concerned?
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. If you are concerned about a lump or other change in the way your breasts feel, and especially if you are […]
Read moreIs it normal for your vagina to be loose and look different after having sex a few times?
The idea that penis-in-vagina (PIV) sex causes the vagina to become “loose” or stretched-out is a myth (meaning it is made-up) that goes back hundreds of years. You may have […]
Read moreI’m 14, and my fiancé and I are ready for sex. I’m planning to use lots of protection. My parents don’t want me to have sex, but they are giving me an okay. We both have plans for the future, and he will be by my side if I get pregnant early. Am I ready, or no?
Deciding when you are ready to have sex for the first time is a deeply personal experience, and the fact that you are asking us this question means you are […]
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Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is a common problem that is not often talked about. It occurs across the nation and around the world. It is possible that even if you haven’t personally […]
Read moreI’m having period cramps and it really, really hurts. What are the best tips?
/This is such an important question! Menstrual periods may be light and easy for some people, but for others, they may be heavy and/or accompanied by painful cramps. We’re sorry […]
Read moreI am 18 years of age and facing the problem of long periods. My periods haven’t stopped and now it’s the 14th day of my period with pain. I had sex a month ago. Am I pregnant, or what?
/Thank you for your question! Daily bleeding for more than 8 days is considered a long period. If your period lasts for more than 8 days, you should make an […]
Read moreI’ve learned a lot about the human body lately and I feel disgusted realizing there are parts of me dedicated to sex and making babies. I hate my entire reproductive tract and especially my boobs. I wish my chest was flat. Is it normal to feel this?
Thank you so much for reaching out to us with this question! We are glad you are learning and asking questions about your body. It’s totally normal to have different […]
Read moreFor the last four months, I have been taking a birth control called Wymzya FE. I really like this birth control, but when I had my physical with my primary care provider, they switched me to the generic form of Wymzya FE. My question is, will I still be protected from pregnancy if I take the generic form of Wymzya?
/Great question! Yes, you will still be protected against pregnancy even if you take a generic form of the medication. You might being wondering, is there a difference? The simple […]
Read morePregnancy: Eating During Pregnancy
You may have heard that there is a special diet that you should follow when you are pregnant. While it is true that there are some foods that are best […]
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Endometriosis: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Unit
/Everyone has experienced physical pain at least once in their life, it doesn’t always feel good, but knowing how to manage it can make all the difference. Unfortunately, the challenging […]
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